Head of Audit - Israel

About the role

Citi is looking for a Head of Audit for Israel, based in Tel Aviv. The role performs audits and assessments of Citi's risk and control environment in coordination with the Audit team, applying deep disciplinary knowledge to deliver value-added advice that helps the bank reach its business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the country audit assurance plan according to Citi's IA methodology, understand the regulatory landscape and key risks, and oversee and review the work of other team members.
• Deliver high-quality audit reports, validate internal audit and regulatory issues, monitor business and report to governance committees.
• Act as Audit Controller for other countries in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) cluster, covering country audits and issue validations.
• Lead, supervise and develop a medium-sized team of auditors in the cluster.
• Represent Citi's internal audit function in regulator discussions and deliver regulatory commitments.
• Partner with IA product and functional teams, track progress on critical priorities and ensure information flows across team leads.
• Work with the IA Quality Assurance and Management Information teams to address QA findings and analyse audit data regionally.
• Assess risk in business decisions, uphold compliance with laws and regulations, and escalate control issues transparently.
• Maintain a constructive relationship with the Citi Country Officer and keep management informed of Internal Audit activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of experience, with at least 8 in banking.
• Higher degree or a related certification (ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACA, CIFA, CISA, CAMS or similar) is mandatory.
• Experience with global teams, risk-based audits, regulatory relationships and banking regulations in Israel.
• Hebrew native speaker, English at professional level.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of controls assessment, risk management, issue management and professional standards.